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Thursday, 1 February 2018

Nature Challenge

Everything about this challenge is new to me. When the subject was selected, my mind kept trailing along the HUMAN NATURE path. I had to pull it back a couple of times.

I knew I wanted to try something Landscape. It's one of the things I want to accomplish this year, but with much better results than this project. But practice makes perfect. And I sure do need to enhance my "landscape" fabric stash.

The project is completely hand stitched. The pieces were appliqued using the freezer paper technique. There is some embroidery embellishments, but I didn't want this to look like a Crazy Quilt block.

If you would like to see more about what I was thinking when I stitched this piece, please visit my blog. The link will take you to the home page.

9 comments:

Landscape quilts: I thought they would be something I would truly enjoy, but after my first and only class I realized like you that they are heavily dependent on just the right fabric. I was glad for the experimentation, but decided it might not be my thing. Kudos to you for working entirely by hand, and taking it so far. I think of the big sand dunes along the lake when I see it.

Thank you Julie. I was raised on Lake Michigan, so I have a memory of the dunes. You are so right about the fabric needed for landscape. Years ago Keepsake quilting used to offer a medley of fabrics suitable for landscapes and buildings. I keep checking the remnant bins when I am in a fabric shop. After this project, I have a better idea of what I should be collecting. We'll see what the next prompt conjures up!xx, Carol

I think you can never have a big enough stash for landscape quilts Carol :) You have really captured that landscape with the fabrics you have used though, I would love to step in to it and soak up some of that heat!

This is a wonderful landscape. I love your fabric selection and placement and I think all the embroidery details really bring it to life. I shall certainly be visiting your blog later to learn more about this lovely quilt :)